Pope Leo XIV Voted in Democratic and Republican Primaries, Records Show

nytimes.comPublished: 5/9/2025

Summary

Pope Leo XIII has shown a notable shift in political alignment, voting primarily for Republicans since 2010 but opting for Democrats earlier in his career, as revealed by extensive records from Chicago and Illinois. He has consistently participated in general elections over two decades, casting absentee ballots during key presidential contests while also varying his party affiliations in local primaries.